Huntsville Halloween 2026: Every Free Trunk-or-Treat and Fall Fest, Oct. 22–31
Halloween falls on a Saturday this year, and Huntsville has more than a dozen free trunk-or-treats and fall festivals between Oct. 22 and Oct. 31, including the HPD + Parks & Rec Haunted House at John Hunt Park.
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Halloween lands on a Saturday this year, which means Huntsville is basically throwing a 10-day costume party. Here's every free, family-friendly event we could confirm, sorted by date so you can plan candy routes like a mission controller.
Key Takeaways
- •10+ free city events from Huntsville Parks & Recreation, Oct. 22–31
- •The big one: HPD + Parks & Rec Halloween Party & Haunted House, Fri., Oct. 23, John Hunt Park
- •Halloween is a Saturday, and Oct. 31 has trunk-or-treats running from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.
- •Every event below is free, and costumes are encouraged
The City Lineup (All Free)
Huntsville Parks & Recreation announced its full October slate, and it's stacked. The headliner is the fifth annual Halloween Party & Haunted House, a team-up with the Huntsville Police Department that the city says draws thousands.
| Date | Event | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thu., Oct. 22 | Boo Bash | 5–7:30 p.m. | Brahan Spring Recreation Center |
| Fri., Oct. 23 | Halloween Party & Haunted House (with HPD) | 6–9 p.m. | Jaycee Building, John Hunt Park |
| Sat., Oct. 24 | Monster Mash | 10 a.m.–noon | Mark Russell Recreation Center |
| Tue., Oct. 27 | Gloween | 5:30–8:30 p.m. | Max Luther Community Center |
| Wed., Oct. 28 | Fang-Tastic Family Fun Fest | 5–8 p.m. | Optimist Recreation Center |
| Thu., Oct. 29 | Howling on The Moon | 4:30–7:30 p.m. | Sandra Moon Community Complex |
| Thu., Oct. 29 | Haunted Hallways and Fall Festival | 5–8 p.m. | Cavalry Hill Community Center |
| Fri., Oct. 30 | STEM-O-WEEN | 5–7:30 p.m. | West Huntsville Recreation Center |
| Fri., Oct. 30 | Fall into Fun Festival | 5–7:30 p.m. | Fern Bell Recreation Center |
| Fri., Oct. 30 | Spooktacular Fall Festival | 5:30–8 p.m. | Dr. Richard Showers, Sr. Recreation Center |
| Sat., Oct. 31 | Frightful Fun Fest | 6–8 p.m. | Lakewood Community Center |
Pro tip: STEM-O-WEEN is the most Huntsville event name possible. Of course we put science in our Halloween.
More Trunk-or-Treats Around Town
- •Tue., Oct. 27, 6–8 p.m.: The Alabama School of Cyber Technology and Engineering (ASCTE) hosts a free trunk-or-treat for elementary-age kids at 229 Wynn Dr. NW, with games and prizes.
- •Fri., Oct. 30, 5–7 p.m.: Regency Healthcare and Rehab's annual trunk-or-treat at 2004 Max Luther Dr. NW has games, food and prizes, and the residents get in on the fun too.
- •Sat., Oct. 31, 11 a.m.–1 p.m.: PaPPo's Pizzeria & Pub on South Parkway (7540 Memorial Pkwy SW) has treats from South Huntsville businesses, face painting and live bands from Grissom High.
- •Sat., Oct. 31, 4–6 p.m.: Halloween at Byrd Spring (7619 Logan Dr. SW) has live music, a fire pit, and hot dogs for sale. It's open to the public.
- •Sat., Oct. 31, 6–8 p.m.: Central Assembly's annual trunk-or-treat at 1701 Sparkman Dr. NW, about a mile north of UAH.
Not Into Candy? Fall Stuff for Grown-Ups (and Big Kids)
- •FestiFall at Huntsville Botanical Garden runs all month, with the Scarecrow Trail plus themed nights like Spellbound and Meow-o-ween.
- •S&J Produce Farm Pumpkin Patch & Maze is listed through Oct. 31.
- •Zombie Prom 2026 is on the CVB calendar for Oct. 31.
Plan Your Week
Our pick for the busiest stretch is Thursday, Oct. 29 through Saturday, Oct. 31, when you can hit five city events in three nights. Eat first (you're welcome), grab a flashlight, and check Huntsville Parks & Recreation's Facebook page for weather updates before you head out.
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